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Canada’s Economic Powerhouse
Telecom Mission to India
Akhil Tyagi
December 5, 2014
International Trade Branch
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International Trade Branch – Mandate
Assist Ontario firms to begin exporting or expand into new markets by providing:
 1:1 market consulting
 Export education
 Lead identification and commercial intelligence
 Business-to-business matchmaking
Assist Ontario firms to accelerate along the ‘learning curve’ and compete successfully in
international markets by:
 Matching Ontario export capabilities to market opportunities
 Identifying new customers for Ontario exporters
 Providing guidance on outbound investment (CDIA)
 Organizing customized programs in key markets
 Providing advocacy services
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International Trade Branch – Mandate
Showcase Ontario's products and services internationally
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Ontario pavilions at key international & regional exhibitions
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Lead signature missions led by Premier/Ministers
Build a ‘global mindset’ at the community level
Most Programs/Activities are delivered in partnership with key stakeholders
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Organization
Three geographic sections:
United States and European Union (US & EU)
China, Japan, South Korea, Russia/CIS, Middle East, Latin America
India, S/Southeast Asia, Africa, Int’l Financial Institutions, Special Projects
18 International Market Consultants:
Geographic focus – breadth and depth of market expertise
Priority sectors targeted within each priority market
Multilingual capabilities (14 languages)
Community Exporter Development – Debbie Walker
4 contracted in-market trade development representatives (ITDR) located
in Mexico, Brazil, Chile and UAE
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Target Markets
A balance of developed…
 USA
 European Union
 Japan
 South Korea
 Australia
…and emerging markets
 China
 India
 Brazil
 Chile
 Mexico
 Russia
 Turkey
 Gulf States
 ASEAN (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam)
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Priority Sectors
 Aerospace
 Advanced Manufacturing
 Automotive
 Construction / Infrastructure
 Environment / Renewable Energy
 Information and Communication Technology
 Life Sciences
 Business & professional services
The target sectors differ by priority market
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Ontario’s global network
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International Marketing
Centres (IMCs):
China (2), Germany, France,
India, Japan, Mexico, UK, US (2)
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International Trade Development
Representatives (ITDRs):
Chile, Brazil, Mexico, UAE
International Business Development
Representatives (IBDRs):
US, EU, Asia
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Thank You
For any further information please contact:
Akhil Tyagi
Area Director-South Asia
International Trade and Marketing Division
Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
Telephone: (416) 3272371
E-mail: [email protected]
www.ontarioexports.com
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